Often times I feel like some women think that don't have time to exercise because they have too many other obligations or that fitness takes a back burner to them taking care of their families. I think as moms, it is even more important that we carve out time for ourselves to get in a workout. Honestly, this can be as simple as going for a long walk with the stroller or finding 30 minutes to workout in your home while your husband watched the kids in the other room. It can be going for a run on your lunch break or finding a gym with child care to hit up a spin class. I know I feel like a happier person when I have gotten in some physical activity each day. I have much more patience. You need to take care of yourself in order to take care of your family. Otherwise you will be running yourself ragged.
I also think it is crucial for parents to set a good example for their children when it comes to fitness and nutrition. Especially in times like these when childhood obesity is an epidemic! My husband and I both workout (he does CrossFit) and my son sees this. He does squats and stretches with me and yells "Go! Go! Go!" when I'm working out (he's almost 2). I am showing him that taking care of yourself is important. For him, he will always have memories of physical fitness. This doesn't even count all of the sports I play with him each day!
So take time for yourself and set a good example for your kids. It can be hard to find the time to get it done, but when it comes down to it, you need to make time. Make yourself a priority for 30 minutes to an hour a day. If you have 30 minutes to scroll through Facebook or an hour to watch Scandal, you can get that workout in! In the long run your family will thank you for taking care of yourself.
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